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Uncas

12-14-2004 10:50 PM

Wing Tip Design

I have a SPAD (DASPLASTIC) that had open wing tips. I covered the openings with tape because it just didn't seem right. Other guys at the field fly these planes with open wing tips just fine. Does it really make any difference?

Tall Paul

12-14-2004 11:10 PM

RE: Wing Tip Design

No. It does keep dirt from getting into the flutes and rattling around.

mulligan

12-15-2004 09:12 AM

RE: Wing Tip Design

Hmmmm... in knife-edge flight, it seems you're losing some surface area ;)

Ben Lanterman

12-15-2004 01:59 PM

RE: Wing Tip Design

Arn't they so ugly that conventional aerodynamics don't apply??

Tall Paul

12-15-2004 07:09 PM

RE: Wing Tip Design

I've the reason these fly so well is the ground repulses them!

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